Catalog Number 823832 |
Device Problem
Fluid/Blood Leak (1250)
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Patient Problem
Failure of Implant (1924)
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Event Date 12/14/2021 |
Event Type
Injury
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Event Description
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A facility reported that after a hakim valve was implanted, water was leaking between the valve and siphon-guard; therefore it was explanted and replaced with another same device.The event led to 10 minutes surgical delay.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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An investigation has been initiated based on the reported information.Upon completion of the investigation, a follow-up report will be submitted.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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The hakim valve (id 823832) was returned for evaluation.Failure analysis - the position of the cam when valve was received was at 120mmh2o.The valve was visually inspected; a small cut/tear in the silicone housing between the valve casing and the siphon guard was noted.The valve was leak tested and failed.The leaked from the cut/tear in the silicone housing in between the valve casing and the siphon guard.The complaint is confirmed.The root cause for the ¿physician found there is water leaking between the valve and siphon-guard¿ as reported by the customer is probably due to a sharp or pointed object coming into contact with the silicone, as noted in the "ifu": silicone has a low cut/tear resistance.Do not use sharp instruments when handling the silicone valve or catheter, use shod forceps.Cuts or abrasions from sharp instruments may rupture or tear the silicone components.
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Event Description
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N/a.
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Search Alerts/Recalls
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